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Published on: February 12, 2013
Integrating Cosmic Microwave Background Readings with Celestial Navigation to Enhance Deep Space Navigation
Pedro Kukulka de Albuquerque1, Willer Gomes Dos Santos2, Paulo Costa1
1C5I Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Research Building, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA.
Abstract:
This research unveils a cutting-edge navigation system for deep space missions that utilizes cosmic microwave background (CMB) sensor readings to enhance spacecraft positioning and velocity estimation accuracy significantly. By exploiting the Doppler-shifted CMB spectrum and integrating it with optical measurements for celestial navigation, this approach employs advanced data processing through the Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), enabling precise navigation amid the complexities of space travel. The simulation results confirm the system's exceptional precision and resilience in deep space missions, marking a significant advancement in astronautics and paving the way for future space exploration endeavors.
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